Look for inspiration in books, magazines, and even other people's homes - then be brave and take a chance with a room in your home. Candice Olson bookbravechance Change image and share on social
There are designers who say, 'Oh! I see wallpaper and blue carpet.' I usually start by knocking down walls. 'You thought you just needed some new drapes? Well, guess what: That wall's gotta go.' Candice Olson bluecarpetdesigner Change image and share on social
I love doing kitchen renovations where we're opening up the kitchen and creating open-concept main floors. I think that's one renovation that really changes the way people live in their homes. Candice Olson conceptcreatefloor Change image and share on social
Great French design is often about unexpected touches. Candice Olson designfrenchgreat Change image and share on social
Spaces I love to do - the uglier the better - tend to be really old, dated basements - especially from the '60s to the '80s. I love those. Candice Olson 60s80sbasement Change image and share on social
We don't have one of those houses where there's a rope that separates the kids' area from the adult area. There's a happy medium. It's all about fabric choices, accessories. Candice Olson accessoryadultarea Change image and share on social
There has been a major shift in how we live in our homes. Everyone knows the kitchen is the soul of the house. It's more of an open-concept approach. Candice Olson approachconcepthome Change image and share on social
Today's kitchen is all about a well-planned space that makes cooking a completely interactive experience among family and friends. Candice Olson completelycookexperience Change image and share on social
We're a very active family, and I like everything in its place. I'm all about designing every little space. It will help me in the business of being a mom. Every single day is so crazy with my work that I just need to be able to come home and do that business as efficiently as I try to do my professional work. Candice Olson activebusinesscrazy share on social
I think people underestimate the importance of lighting - layers of lighting, not just one light. I do a lighting seminar where I take a $300-a-yard fabric and a $3-a-yard fabric. I show what lighting can do to either one. Candice Olson fabricimportancelayer share on social